EU alerts on cosmetic products: March 2011

Figures to cite

• In March 2011, the European Commission published 9 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 17 in February 2011 and 2 in March 2010. #
• Over twelve months (April 2010 to March 2011), 88 alerts were published, against 71 over the previous twelve months (+24%). #
• The most cited substance in March 2011 is FORMALDEHYDE (2 alerts). #
• France notified the most alerts in March 2011 (5). #
• 0 of these 9 alerts give a barcode. #